悔
repent · regret
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of heart and every. Regretting in heart every day.
Symbolism
Regret, remorse, reflection. Represents regret for past actions.
Component Breakdown
heart + 每
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
亢龍有悔
こうりょうゆうかい
the arrogant dragon will have cause to repent; he who reaches the top is bound to fail if he is not prudent
Proverbs & Idioms
後悔先に立たず
こうかいさきにたたず
Regret never comes first
There is no use crying over spilt milk; hindsight is always too late
Anime & Manga
進撃の巨人 外伝 悔いなき選択
Attack on Titan: No Regrets
A well-known work with 悔 in its Japanese title.
一度だけでも、後悔してます。
I Can't Believe I Slept With You!
A well-known work with 悔 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 悔 mean in Japanese?
悔 means repent, regret.
How do you read 悔?
On'yomi: カイ (KAI). Kun'yomi: く.いる、く.やむ、くや.しい (kuiru, kuyamu, kuyashii).
How many strokes does 悔 have?
悔 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 悔 a good kanji for a tattoo?
悔 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means repent, regret. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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